PERISCOPE SUBASSEMB
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a Periscope Subassembly, focusing on the Left Training Handle Stuffing Box Assembly. This is for crucial shipboard systems and is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material (Level I), requiring stringent quality and traceability. The solicitation is an unrestricted competition (small business set-aside dissolved). Proposals are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacture and delivery of two (2) Left Training Handle Stuffing Box Assemblies (Kollmorgen drawing 056666), reduced from an initial quantity of twelve. Key requirements include:
- Material Certification: Quantitative chemical and mechanical analysis for parts like the Stuffing Box Plug (ASTM-B21, Alloy C46400).
- Testing: Non-Destructive Tests for weld repairs and Hydrostatic Pressure Tests for the assembly.
- Welding/Brazing: Adherence to specific Navy standards (e.g., S9074-AR-GIB-010A/278, 0900-LP-001-7000).
- Quality Systems: Compliance with ISO-9001 (or MIL-I-45208) and calibration systems like ISO-10012 (or MIL-STD-45662).
- Traceability: Strict material traceability, marking, and certification requirements (DI-MISC-81020), including electronic signatures.
- Mercury-Free: All materials must be mercury-free.
- Configuration Control: Procedures for Waivers/Deviations and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed-Price for procurement).
- Quantity: 2 units.
- Set-Aside: None (Small Business Set-Aside dissolved).
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published: February 26, 2026.
- Delivery: Final material delivery within 365 days after contract effective date. Certification data required 20 days prior to scheduled delivery.
Evaluation
NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2) and DFARS 252.213-7000.
Additional Notes
- This is a "DX" rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).
- The order is issued pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF).
- Certification data must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
- Access to drawings requires a request on SAM.gov and an email to the Primary Point of Contact.
- Primary Contact: CHRISTIAN.M.VALDEZ4.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, 717-605-3229.